In a post on X, he said, "Thank you dear President Nikos Christodoulides for your warm wishes. Cyprus is a close friend and trusted partner and we are committed to deepening our comprehensive partnership. I look forward to welcoming you in India."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended greetings of Independence Day to Cyprus and underlined how the longstanding friendship between the two countries continues to advance into a robust partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Cyprus concluded with the adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining a roadmap for deepened strategic cooperation between the two nations, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional, and global issues on Monday with the two countries expressing their commitment to deepening cooperation "as trusted and indispensable partners".
In a gesture that encapsulates India's rich craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an exquisite Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse from Andhra Pradesh to the First Lady, Philippa Karsera, respectively, during his visit to Cypr
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday viewed the mountains near Nicosia, which are under Turkish occupation, and engraved on the mountains are words which remind the Cypriots that a large part of their country has been under occupation since 197
In a novel gesture, the member of the Council of Nicosia touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet as a mark of respect during PM's visit to the mediterranean country.
PM Modi was conferred with Cyprus's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, named after the first Cyprus President, Archbishop Makarios III. The PM dedicated the honour to 140 crore Indians and friendly relations between the two nations.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed expanding bilateral ties and synergy in various sectors and agreed to work on defence cooperation, innovation, and tourism.
PM Modi lauded the support of Cyprus for India becoming a permanent member of the Security Council and the country's continued support in India's fight against cross-border terrorism.